Ka‘ū Residents Asked to Cut Back Water Use by 10%

Ka‘ū residents in Nā‘ālehu and Wai‘ōhinu to South Point are asked to cut back on water usage.

Due to a large demand for water and ongoing dry weather conditions, the Department of Water Supply is requesting consumers in the affected areas to reduce your daily water usage by 10%.

Listed below are some ways to conserve water to reach the 10% goal:

Wash full loads of laundry only.

Wash full loads of dishes only.

Serve drinking water only when requested.

Do not let the faucet run unnecessarily.

When bathing, use water only to wet and rinse off.

Do not fill the bathtub.

Use a glass when brushing your teeth.

Do not flush toilets unnecessarily.

Stop lawn sprinkling.

Stop car and boat washing.

Stop dust control watering.

Use drinking water wisely.

All agricultural users should keep water usage to a minimum. Irrigate only at night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. This measure will reduce water loss due to evaporation, and minimize water system usage during peak demand.

For more information, contact the Department of Water Supply at (808) 961-8790 during normal business hours—7 a.m to 3:30 p.m.